06-23-2021, 04:39 PM
(06-23-2021, 04:22 PM)F Gump Wrote: Dameris is correct that Luka's preference might be for a 3+1 deal.
At the same time, it's a 2-sided negotiation, not a "whatever you want" exercise. The Mavs will put a full 5-year max on the table, with all the bells and whistles.
History tells us that the top players end up getting a compromise at 4+1.
Yes, they will.
This year isn't strictly comparable to all the historical years because of the expectation that the cap will spike as a result of the new TV deal.
Brian presents a convincing case that the best option is 3+1 (for any player in these circumstances, not just Luka). I am not saying it couldn't be a 4+1. More that the Mavs shouldn't just assume they have an extra year to figure it out.